Events

SpringFest 2018

Sunday, April 22, 2018
Noon - 4 pm

Experience the rich historical heritage of the 7th Street
Peninsula
and
the Colonial-era cultures of the Lenni Lenape, Swedes, Finns, Dutch
and English. An afternoon of fun and learning for the whole family.

Ghosts in the Graveyard

Saturdays, October 13 & 20, 2018

During the 19th Century, stories of graveyard hauntings
were
whispered in the parlors, taverns and shops of Wilmington with
hushed
excitement. Some of these tales have never been successfully
refuted.
Join us for Ghosts in the Graveyard and see if you can
solve the mystery of the late night bell ringing at Old Swedes
Church.

Reservations required. Hour-long tours begin
on the half-hour.Adults: $10, Students: $6. Not recommended
for children under 12.Children under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult. A ticket is required for children age 6 and
older.

Sankta Lucia Celebration

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Join us for a traditional celebration of the Feast Day
of
Sankta Lucia, a holiday that is still marked by light and music in
Sweden today. The Delaware Swedish Colonial Society and Old
Swedes Historic Site co-sponsor
the
annual December celebration of Sankta Lucia in the historic Old
Swedes
Church (1698-99).